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**Human Rights Watch Accuses Russia of War Crimes, Cites Drone Attacks on Ukrainian Civilians**

**[City, Date]** – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a damning report accusing Russian forces of deliberately targeting Ukrainian civilians with drone attacks, constituting war crimes. The report, published Tuesday, details numerous incidents between June and December 2024 where commercially available drones were allegedly used to hunt and attack civilians, particularly in the city of Kherson.

HRW’s investigation, based on interviews with 36 survivors and witnesses, analysis of 83 videos from Russian military-affiliated Telegram channels, and other visual evidence, documented at least 45 “deliberate drone attacks” on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including healthcare facilities.

The report alleges that Russian drone operators, equipped with high-resolution video feeds, “deliberately or recklessly” targeted civilians. Kherson authorities reported at least 30 deaths and 500 injuries linked to drone attacks during the same period. A UN report from January 2025 attributed 70% of civilian casualties in Kherson to drone attacks.

“Russian drone operators are able to track their targets, with high-resolution video feeds, leaving little doubt that the intent is to kill, maim, and terrify civilians,” said Belkis Wille, a director at HRW. She urged the international community to support all avenues of accountability for victims of Russian war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

HRW identified drones manufactured by Chinese companies DJI and Autel, and Russian entity Sudoplatov, as being used in the attacks. The NGO’s findings support earlier reports from Kherson residents and officials who described Russian drone operators engaging in “human safaris” targeting civilians for training.

The report concludes that these attacks appear designed to instill terror within the civilian population of Kherson, as part of a broader campaign against the city. Human Rights Watch is calling for Russia to be held accountable for these alleged war crimes.

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